Drain Tech

Drain Technician

Company:
Foss Recycling

Location:

As Assigned
Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:

Yard Manager

Foss Recycling, North Carolina's largest recycler and one of the East Coast's fastest-growing metal recycling companies, is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and hardworking Drain Technician to support vehicle recycling and processing operations.

Honesty: Accurately documenting vehicle processing, inventory information, material removal, and reporting discrepancies or safety concerns.

Accountability: Taking responsibility for assigned vehicles, equipment, completed drainage procedures, inventory records, and work area conditions.

Customer Service
:
Supporting efficient vehicle availability and processing while treating customers, coworkers, and visitors professionally.

Hard Work
:
Maintaining productive vehicle processing, minimizing holding-area backlogs, and completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

Teamwork
:
Coordinating with the Location/U-Pull-It Manager, inventory personnel, cashiers, equipment operators, and other employees to support daily operations.

Prepare incoming vehicles for placement in the U-Pull-It field or for crushing in accordance with company procedures.

Safely remove gasoline, engine oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and other designated automotive fluids.

Use approved draining equipment, tools, and procedures to prevent spills, injuries, and environmental contamination.

Remove batteries, catalytic converters, and mercury switches as required by company procedures and applicable regulations.

Remove tires from vehicles and demount tires from rims when assigned.

Remove trash, clothing, jacks, and other designated loose materials from vehicles before processing.

Verify that required fluid drainage and component removal procedures are completed before vehicles are released for their next processing stage.

Handle and store recovered fluids, components, and recyclable materials in designated areas.

Promptly report vehicles that cannot be safely or completely processed.

Verify that each assigned vehicle is properly inventoried and identified with an accurate stock number.

Ensure processed vehicles are placed in designated field locations or directed to the appropriate crushing area.

Record vehicle row numbers, stock numbers, and placement locations accurately.

Communicate vehicle placement and inventory information to the cashier or designated inventory personnel.

Help maintain accurate computer inventory records by promptly reporting vehicle movements and discrepancies.

Coordinate with equipment operators to move vehicles safely and prevent unnecessary damage.

Maintain an organized vehicle holding area to minimize congestion and processing delays.

Operate or assist with loaders, forklifts, skid steers, Bobcats, and other authorized equipment when properly trained and qualified.

Use approved hand tools, air tools, and vehicle-processing equipment safely.

Perform assigned material handling, component removal, and vehicle preparation tasks.

Inspect tools and equipment before use and report defects or unsafe conditions.

Follow applicable equipment operating procedures, manufacturer instructions, and company safety requirements.

Maintain safe distances from moving equipment, suspended loads, and other operational hazards.

Support equipment cleaning and routine housekeeping responsibilities as assigned.

Follow Foss Recycling safety policies, environmental procedures, operating instructions, and required training.

Comply with applicable occupational safety and environmental requirements governing vehicle dismantling, fluid drainage, and material handling.

Use required personal protective equipment, including appropriate eye, head, hand, foot, and hearing protection.

Follow established engineering controls, administrative procedures, and safe work practices in addition to wearing personal protective equipment.

Properly collect, separate, label, store, and manage recovered automotive fluids and regulated components in accordance with applicable requirements.

Prevent unauthorized release of gasoline, oil, antifreeze, and other…